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Swirled Christmas Cookies

Colorful Swirled Christmas Cookies to Brighten Your Holidays

These Swirled Christmas Cookies are a vibrant and festive treat perfect for holidays.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tsp Almond Extract Or vanilla for nut allergies
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Or vanilla bean paste
Dry Mix
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Fine Salt
Decoration
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles Or other holiday-themed sprinkles
  • Gel Food Coloring Red and green

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • parchment paper
  • Baking sheets
  • sharp knife
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Incorporate 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon fine salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients on low speed, mixing until just combined.
  3. Divide the dough into three portions. Color one with red gel food coloring and another with green, leaving the third uncolored. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. Roll each portion into rectangles measuring approximately 7x12 inches. Stack them in the order of green, uncolored (white), and red, rolling into a log using parchment paper.
  5. Roll the log in 1 cup of Christmas sprinkles until fully coated. Slice the log into 1/3-inch thick cookies, refrigerating if the log softens.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper, arrange cookie slices and bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are just set.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to a month. Enjoy with hot cocoa!

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